A number of social projects have turned to fashion to transform the lives of prison inmates. Amanda Coen takes a trip across Europe and the Philippines to see how individuals and organisations are initiating ...

We've all seen Marc Jacobs in his Prada pencil skirt and Kayne West in his custom Givenchy leather kilt. But with numerous designers sending male models down the catwalk in this typically "feminine" garment, ...

"Video is the future of the Internet," exclaimed prominent and versatile street style photographer, Garance Doré. But has the democratic nature of fashion videos inadvertently made runway shows obsolete? ...

Couture designers will go to great lengths to tell a story. On the runway, sky-high heels routinely help deliver whimsical plotlines - no matter how impractical they appear. Meanwhile, outrageous, experimental ...

Despite having recently dismissed London Fashion Week as not really his "vibe," former Oasis front man Liam Gallagher and his three-year-old label Pretty Green are hitting luxury fashion runways at London ...

The Genteel editors on what we're seeing, doing, reading and anticipating for the week ahead. Fashion and technology at FIT; unexpectedly pleasurable contemporary jewellery; the history of blue jeans; ...

The humble t-shirt is an underrated staple in closets around the world - even though it has proven to be the garment with the most political punch. Alina Kulesh traces the t-shirt's evolution, from underdog ...

Once a year, Australians young and old stop to celebrate the beloved "race that stops a nation" - the Melbourne Cup. But more often than not, the event is less about horse racing than it is about the exquisite ...

The design of a runway show can profoundly affect how a collection is received. With large fashion houses devoting extensive resources to creating incredible sets for their fashion week showings, David ...

After participating as a finalist in Finland's first ever season of Project Runway when he was only 18, Mert Otsamo has gone on to construct a gothic-meets-punk aesthetic within his collections. Chere ...

When it comes to wearable technology, nothing has stuck since the watch. But as our dependency on technology increases with each passing software update, appealing and "intelligent" attire might just be ...

Moda Operandi received US$36m in funding from the industry's most elite players just last month. However, its choice to move towards a more traditional e-commerce platform has me wondering: will fashion ...

In a formidable social climate, ravaged by economic and political hardship, ladies, I'm pleased to say it has been officially confirmed that our minds are often focused on what's important in life - fashion, ...

Clothing that was once considered to be multi-seasonal and of good quality is increasingly becoming disposable and cheap as a result of turnover-driven companies and style-seeking shoppers. However, in ...

Recently appointed creative director of Yves Saint Laurent, Hedi Slimane, will change the company's infamous and revered name to Saint Laurent Paris in order to push the elite fashion brand into a new ...

FASHIONCLASH is a bottom-up fashion and design event that brings together new designers in Maastricht for a three-day burst of creativity. Claudia Costa visited the second day of this unique yearly marriage ...

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